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Address
Market Place,
Lavenham,
Sudbury,
Suffolk,
CO10 9QZ
Details
Housed in a simply stunning 14th-century building, The Great House is the jewel in the crown of the beautiful medieval village of Lavenham. One of the best restaurants in the East of England, The Great House offers an exquisite dining experience - traditional cooking with a modern twist, including our Experience Menu, crafted to take you on a culinary journey.
The Great House was awarded a 2020 Traveller's Choice award for being recognised amongst the best in Britain. This award is based on outstanding reviews left by our guests during 2020 placing The Great House in the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide.
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the countryside and discover a little taste of France at The Great House. Your experience doesn’t stop at the restaurant as The Great House hosts five elegant rooms, perfect for a short break away with a loved one. The Versailles bedroom includes a majestic four-poster bed whilst the Élysée bedroom comes complete with two king-sized beds and a relaxing seating area. If you are looking to enjoy a peaceful slumber with a historic atmosphere, the Bastille bedroom is full of charm with exposed beams and brickwork. There’s then the Montmartre bedroom which provides a comfortable and snug location tucked away at the top of the house whilst the Bohème bedroom offers a cosy setting, perfect for a business stay. All of the bedrooms at The Great House have well-equipped bathrooms and free Wi-Fi with room service also available.
During the COVID-19 pandemic The Great House adapted and reinvented their way of life to accommodate the new restrictions required to help keep everyone safe. Therefore, there are a range of safety measures to ensure you feel as safe as possible when visiting, please view the website www.greathouse.co.uk for more information.
We are right on the Market Place of Lavenham by the National Trust Guildhall and the Little Hall Museum. All day Free parking available on Market Place. Children welcome from any age.
Reviews
Directions
Map reference: TL 916493 Lat: 52.10917 Long: 0.79694
From A134 or A1071 to Lavenham. When in the High Street, turn into Market Lane (OPPOSITE Timbers antiques). We are just behind the cross on the market place. Or turn up into Lady Street when in Water Street, then drive up to the Market Place.
By Public Transport:
From London Liverpool Street Station to Sudbury (Suffolk) change at Marks Tey
From Colchester - 12 miles Taxi or bus 753 to Bury St Edmunds via Sudbury and Lavenham.
From Sudbury train station - either bus 753 or taxi (10 mins).
Facilities
Children welcome
Telephone
Radio
Television
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Minibar in bedrooms
Licenced (table or bar)
Special diets available
Ironing facilities
Garden
Totally non-smoking
Building of historical interest
Central heating
Laundry facilities
Electric shaver points
Television available
Restaurant open to non-residents
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Vegetarian diet available
WiFi or internet access
DVD player
CD player
Evening meals
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
Staff fluent in French
On street/public parking
We are right on the Market Place of Lavenham by the National Trust Guildhall and the Little Hall Museum. All day Free parking available on Market Place. Children welcome from any age.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Entrance to reception
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Bedrooms
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
Bath with shower
Bath
Bath with support handrails available
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 2Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Ramp to entrance
Entrance well lit
Bell at main entrance
Dining
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Vegetarian